Chapter 402 A Bouquet for the Right Person
Once they entered the hotel, the two of them went their separate ways,
Josh stopped in place and looked back at Mia’s retreating figure.
No matter how many times he looked at her, there was something about this girl that felt strangely familiar.
He took a deep breath. Whatever–it was the CEO’s wedding today. He’d find this Miss Shen after the ceremony was over.
In the dressing room, Marilyn rushed over and grabbed Mia anxiously. “Child, why are you only just getting here? There’s less than half an hour left! Lauren’s wedding is about to start, and you’re her bridesmaid.”
“There was an emergency at the institute. I came as soon as I could.”
“Alright, alright. Hurry and get into your dress.”
Marilyn pulled out the bridesmaid gown and helped Mia change.
Just as she finished, a flamboyantly dressed man in heavy makeup sashayed over in a dress.
Holding his fingers in a delicate pose, he asked, “You must be Miss Mia?”
Mia nodded. “And you are…?”
“I’m Andy–the head stylist for the wedding. No time to waste, let’s get started”
Andy wasn’t just Balewood’s best stylist–he was famous all across Corwynale.
In just fifteen minutes, Mia’s makeup was done.
Looking at herself in the mirror, Mia was stunned. The difference between her bare face and her made–up appearance was night and day.
She’d never worn makeup before.
In school, she’d been too focused on her studies.
After entering the research institute, she’d been busy with her work.
This was her first time wearing makeup. She never knew she could look this stunning.
“Mom, let’s go.”
Mia stood and headed toward the ceremony hall with Marilyn.
But just as they stepped outside, Mia wasn’t watching where she was going and ran straight into a tall, firm chest.
Still unsteady in her heels, she lost her balance and stumbled backward.
In that moment, a strong arm wrapped around her slender waist and pulled her into an embrace.
Mia’s eyes widened as she looked up.
Of course–it was him. The man who had driven her to the hotel earlier.
As she looked at Josh, he was looking right back at her.
There was a flash of awe in Josh’s eyes. His arm around her waist tightened instinctively.
Mia immediately noticed the pressure and snapped back to her senses, pushing him away.
7:28 PM
Chapter 402 A Bouquet for the Right Person
“Th–thank you.”
Josh smiled. “Come on. The ceremony’s about to start.”
Mia made it just in time.
When Lauren saw her, her eyes lit up with joy.
“Mia, you made it.”
Mia grinned from ear to ear. It all felt like a dream.
Since she was young, Lauren had always been her idol–the goal she chased in life.
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Now it felt like she had truly reached that goal. Not only had she been accepted into the same university as Lauren, but she’d even joined the same research institute. And now, she was lucky enough to attend Lauren’s wedding.
Lauren was the biggest turning point in her life.
Before meeting Lauren, she’d just been an ordinary girl.
But the moment she saw her on TV, it was like someone had unblocked her path forward. Suddenly, everything became clear.
Her eyes curved into crescents as she smiled. “Lauren, congratulations on your wedding.”
Lauren reached out and gently touched her face.
So good. In this life, Mia’s future was smooth and bright. She no longer had to suffer for Lauren’s sake. She wouldn’t be driven to kill, or carry someone else’s burdens.
“Mia. I’m going to toss my bouquet to you later. You’d better catch it.”
She wanted to share her happiness with Mia.
In their past life, Mia had protected her without hesitation.
In this life, she would do the same for Mia.
“Okay.” Mia nodded earnestly, though she didn’t know why–but seeing Lauren in her white gown, looking so happy, made her want to cry a little! There was a strange sense of relief, like a weight lifted from her chest.
Rayne pouted. *Lauren, you’re playing favorites! I’m not married either. Why aren’t you tossing the bouquet to me?”
Lauren just smiled and said nothing.
It wasn’t the same. Marilyn and Mia held a place in her heart closer than even family.
“With that, let us welcome the bride and groom!” the host announced, and the doors of the hall slowly opened.
Under the watchful eyes of the country’s elites and luminaries, Lauren and Felix made their vows to one another.
They exchanged rings and embraced in a kiss.
In this lifetime, everything was beautiful. Everything had fallen into place.
